Empathy, hope and healing in the Midway
Bethlehem Lutheran in the Midway 436 Roy Street North, Saint Paul, United StatesBethlehem Lutheran in the Midway invites the community into a Respectful Conversation that will focus not on changing minds, but on softening hearts while discussing our future together. The conversations have about the events of the past year sometimes feel like pick-a-side and fight-it-out discussions that leave us feeling worse about the people we disagree [...]
Enfleshing Witness
VirtualWe invite preachers, storytellers, activists, and community leaders of color to perhaps hear some of your own stories in the pieces shared. White leaders are welcome but expected to participate with a posture of overhearing the witness rather than expecting it is for you. The event is free to attend virtually and we invite support [...]
Undoing Drugs with Maia Szalavitz
onlineA one-hour free Special Webinar is Thursday September 9, 2021, from 7:00-8:00 p.m., CT with a follow-up 30 minute Zoom discussion. Join NY Times best-selling author Maia Szalaitz to learn more about her new book, Undoing Drugs: The Untold Story of Harm Reduction and the Future of Addiction. Tragically, so many of our national policies [...]
Synod Hunger Program Gathering
ZoomA Gathering of Leaders At a time when increasing wealth disparities means that vulnerable people are experiencing hunger more often and for longer periods, your congregation’s commitment to ensure that we live in a world where all are fed is even more important to incarnating the gospel. Thank you for your ongoing ministry. And, we [...]
Minnesota’s Racial Legacy: Finally Telling the Truth
Plymouth Congregational Church 1900 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesLast year, the leadership of the Minnesota Council of Churches (MCC) announed a ten-year effort of truth-telling, education, and reparations in order to take extraordinary steps toward repairing harms to African-American and Native American communities in Minnesota. In response to these steps, the MCC is launching our first truth-telling event, "Minnesota’s Racial Legacy: Finally Telling [...]
Bishop’s Theological Conference – CANCELLED
Cragun's 11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd, MN, United StatesWe regret to say this year's BTC is cancelled due to concerns about COVID-19. We are working on some other ways to support our rostered ministers this fall. We look forward to being with you soon.
ALOA Ironwood Springs Lutherhostel
Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch Stewartville, MN, United StatesAdult Lutherans Organized for Action (ALOA) exists to help congregations strengthen their ministry with and for older adults; and to encourage older adults to affirm their gifts and use those gifts in service to family, church, community and the world. This retreat is a time for reflection, refreshment and connect with others. Enjoy dynamic presenters, [...]
Faith-based Organizations in Sustainable Health Development: October Symposium
OnlineConversations about global health and the role of faith-based organizations in sustainable health development: How has the ground shifted since the pandemic? On October 6 the focus is on public partnerships, and speakers include representatives from USAID and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, as well as Dr. John Nkengasong, Director of Africa CDC, and Jodi Harpstead, [...]
Grounded & Grateful, a day with Diane Butler Bass
VirtualThis is a one-day event designed to provide church leaders with a rich opportunity to connect, reflect and rejuvenate. Since early 2020, the ground under our feet has shaken and shifted. We’ve become dislocated. We’ve experienced loss, death, unwanted change, systemic racism, and exposure of the underbelly of a society that is something other than [...]
2021 Addiction & Faith Conference
DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington, MN, United StatesIt’s Time to Register for Addiction & Faith Conference The Center of Addiction & Faith will hold its third Addiction & Faith Conference October 7-9, 2021, in Bloomington, Minnesota, to give faith communities tools for responding to the addiction crisis. Registration is open for in-person and virtual attendance at www.addictionandfaithconference.com. The Center grew out of the Fellowship [...]